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Job Title: Paediatric Staff Grade Occupational Therapist

Locations: Blanchardstown.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week, pensionable role
Salary & Benefits: HSE salary scales + pension + excellent benefits

The Opportunity:

Excel Healthcare is recruiting a permanent, pensionable Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Blanchardstown.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-established, friendly, and highly collaborative team environment.

This is a permanent, pensionable role where you’ll be supported through regular supervision, CPD, and career development opportunities while working as part of an innovative and collaborative team.

Job Purpose

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to children (0-18 years) with physical, sensory, intellectual, and learning disabilities, including autism and developmental delay.

You will work directly with children and families to support independence, participation, and everyday living, while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad clinical experience, develop your skills, and build a rewarding career in children’s disability services.

Role summary:

• As a team member you will provide a range of clinical supports to children 0 – 18 years.
• You will provide support and expertise within your discipline.
• You will be working under the direction of the Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) and in partnership with your discipline colleagues and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• You will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide an integrated and coordinated service to children and their families.
• You will provide consultation and support programmes for parents and families as appropriate.
• You will provide reports and information to relevant others, refer to other professionals; liaise with schools and other external agencies as appropriate.
• You will attend and participate in relevant meetings and case conferences.

You will work with:

• Children with complex disabilities and their families
• Children’s Disability Network Team members
• Children’s Disability Network Manager
• Staff across educational settings e.g. in preschools and schools, which may include being onsite in Special Schools
• All other relevant agencies working to support children and families e.g. Education, Health, Social, Vocational and Community Services/Agencies

Essential Requirements

• BSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with children/young people with complex disabilities
• Experience working with children/young people with ASD
• Previous experience completing Assessment of Need
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Full driving licence and access to a car

Benefits

• Competitive HSE salary scales and annual leave entitlement in line with the HSE
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme and Illness Benefit
• Flexible working hours
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Free onsite parking

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist ready for a rewarding career step, apply today! Contact Charlene Cooke by email at or by phone at +353 89 9455139

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